cafea
/kaˈfe̯a/feminine
The English word "coffee" is cafea in Romanian.
cafea is a feminine noun used to refer to the beverage. In a cafe setting, it is common to use the phrase o cafea to order a single cup of coffee.
Meaning: beverage (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form is cafea. To refer to "the coffee" specifically, use the definite form cafeaua.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaˈfe̯a/
When do people say it?
If you want to suggest going out for coffee or invite someone to enjoy a coffee together, you can say Hai să bem o cafea!
Did you know?
- In many Romanian-speaking social circles, asking to 'go for a coffee' is often a euphemism for a much longer, deep conversation or a business meeting.
- The word cafea was borrowed into Romanian from the Ottoman Turkish word kahve, which originally came from the Arabic qahwa.
- In some rural areas, coffee is traditionally served in a very small cup and accompanied by a glass of cold water to cleanse the palate.
Examples in context
- O cafea, vă rog.A cup of coffee, please.This sentence shows how to use cafea when making a polite request.Tatoeba #3515008 by radubradu, translation #630218 by BraveSentry
- Ea nu bea cafea.She doesn't drink coffee.This sentence demonstrates the use of cafea in a negative statement.Tatoeba #4839783 by AlbertaJ, translation #1724515 by CH
- O cafea, te rog.Coffee, please.This sentence shows a common way to use cafea in a casual request.Tatoeba #4948787 by elenacristina260, translation #1907148 by CK
- Doresc o cafea, vă rog.I would like a coffee, please.
- Desigur, imediat vă aduc cafeaua.Certainly, I will bring the coffee right away.
- Hai să bem o cafea la cafeneaua nouă preferată.Let's grab a coffee at our new favorite café.
- Sigur, cafeaua acolo este excelentă!Sure, the coffee there is excellent!
- 94 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel and Andreea are in a kitchen in the morning.
- GabrielBună dimineața, Andreea! Vrei o cafea?Good morning, Andreea! Do you want a coffee?
- AndreeaDa, Gabriel, te rog. Îmi place cafeaua ta.Yes, Gabriel, please. I like your coffee.
- GabrielMă bucur că îți place cafeaua.I am glad that you like the coffee.
- AndreeaEste foarte aromată.It is very aromatic.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “coffee” translations and entries cafea, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cafea, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
